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• How many Plastic Moulder jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 2 Plastic Moulder jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Plastic Moulder do?

  Moulders operate and monitor injection moulding machines, in order to cast products from thermoplastic materials. They regulate the temperature, pressure and volume of plastic, according to pre-defined specifications. Injection moulding operators also remove finished products and cut-away excess material, using a knife or other hand tools.

  Tasks required include:

  • Prepares machine for operation by affixing any necessary attachments.
  • Weighs and mixes ingredients, loads machine with plastic to be worked or regulates flow from feed conveyor or hopper.
  • Monitors controls regulating temperature, pressure, etc. and operates moulding, extruding, calendering, thermoforming and covering machines.
  • Inspects plastic products for defects, takes measurements and repairs plastic belting and sheathing.
  • Trims, cuts and performs other finishing operations on plastic using hand and machine tools.
  • Makes artificial eyes and contact lens discs, and makes and repairs spectacle frames and plastic parts of artificial limbs and other orthopaedic appliances.

• What are the entry requirements for a Plastic Moulder?

  There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically provided on-the-job, supplemented by specialised courses. NVQs/SVQs in Performing Manufacturing Operations at Levels 1 and 2 and apprenticeships are available.

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